Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park | LOCK 18

Downstream view of Lock 18 on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Downstream view of Lock 18 on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lock 18 is located at Mile 14.2 on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath. It is a short walk downstream from the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center. See the Locks and Lockhouses web page for an interactive location map.

Lock 18's upstream gate, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Lock 18’s upstream gate, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Upstream view of Lock 18 on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal with Lock 19 in the background

Upstream view of Lock 18 on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal with Lock 19 in the background

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Last updated on June 10, 2024
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